Welcome, 49ers Faithful! As the excitement builds towards the grand stage of Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, this daily blog is dedicated to keeping you in the loop with all things San Francisco 49ers.

"Keeping Up with the 49ers" will bring you the latest team moves, practice reports, injury updates and insights from player and coach interviews. You can also join the conversation, share your Las Vegas experience and get questions answered by using #DoItForTheBay on X/Twitter. Each day I'll be pulling in questions directly from the Faithful to answer - and there may even be some mystery guests along the way 🤫

Share your questions, photos and 49ers pride as we lead up to Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, February 11!

Friday, February 10

🏈 Super Bowl LVIII Countdown: 1 Day

➡️ Gameday Roster Update

The San Francisco 49ers announced they have promoted the following players to the active roster from the team's practice squad (standard elevations):

• DL Alex Barrett
• DL T.Y. McGill

In addition, DL Kalia Davis game status has been downgraded from questionable to out.

Friday, February 9

🏈 Super Bowl LVIII Countdown: 2 Days

Two more sleeps until Super Bowl Sunday! 😆

The Faithful have taken over Las Vegas 🙌 Today, I hit the strip to chat with Niners fans and get hyped up for gameday. Check out the video here:

Today, the team held walk-throughs for their final day of practice before the Super Bowl.

Take a look at the 49ers Friday practice updates and gameday status report:

Practice Report

• Full participation: DT Arik Armstead (knee, foot), LB Oren Burks (shoulder), DT Kalia Davis (ankle), TE George Kittle (toe), CB Ambry Thomas (ankle)

Gameday Status Report

• Questionable: DT link-placeholder-0

Thursday, February 8

🏈 Super Bowl LVIII Countdown: 3 Days

We're days away from taking the NFL's biggest stage. 

The team had a padded practice for Day 2 of Super Bowl LVIII prep and kicked up the intensity. Here are 49ers latest practice updates:

• Every member of the 49ers practiced in at least a limited capacity in Day 2 of San Francisco's Super Bowl LVIII preparations.
• Defensive lineman Arik Armstead (knee, foot), linebacker Oren Burks (shoulder), tight end George Kittle (toe) and cornerback Ambry Thomas (ankle) were all limited participants in today's practice.
• San Francisco will hold a walk-through practice and announce a final injury report for Super Bowl LVIII on Friday.

Following practice, the team spoke to the media for the final time before taking Allegiant Stadium's field for Super Bowl LVIII.

"He's had a hell of a week," head coach Kyle Shanahan said about quarterback Brock Purdy. "Brock's pumped up."

🎤 Check out the latest interviews from the 49ers here:

🌟 The stars are out for the NFL Honors in Las Vegas! 🌟

After an impressive season of notching the NFC's No. 1 seed and becoming conference champions, the San Francisco 49ers were well represented in the 13th annual NFL Honors. Check out which awards members of the 49ers earned on Thursday night:

• RB Christian McCaffrey and QB Brock Purdy were announced as the 2023 FedEx Air and Ground Players of the Year, respectively

• RB Christian McCaffrey was announced as the 2023 AP Offensive Player of the Year

• Former 49ers LB Patrick Willis was named member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024

• RB Christian McCaffrey received the 2023 Jim Brown Award

Follow 49ers team reporter Lindsey Pallares around the 2024 NFL Honors down below! ⬇️

Wednesday, February 7

🏈 Super Bowl LVIII Countdown: 4 Days

The grind continues. Today will be the 49ers first day of practice in Nevada as they get ready to face the Chiefs in less than a week.

This morning, 49ers team reporter Lindsey Pallares and I recapped the best moments from the week in Las Vegas so far, previewed the 2024 NFL Honors award ceremony and took a closer look at San Francisco's offense ahead of the big game.

🎧 Check out the episode here:

💪 Let's get to work!

With Super Bowl LVIII Opening Night festivities in the rearview mirror, the San Francisco 49ers began their three-day practice week at UNLV.

• Two veteran playmakers were back in the fold with tight end George Kittle (toe) and defensive lineman Arik Armstead (foot, knee) were both limited participants in practice for the first time since the team clinched their Super Bowl berth.
• Cornerback Ambry Thomas (ankle) and linebacker Oren Burks (shoulder) were also limited.
• Tackle Trent Williams was the only player to not practice because of his normal veteran rest day.

Click here for more takeaways from Wednesday's practice. Watch the team prepare for Super Bowl LVIII below ⬇️

✨ NFL's Super Bowl Experience ✨

It was great seeing the Faithful takeover the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the NFL's Super Bowl Experience!

Below are the best posts from the event, including Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice's appearance to present the Vince Lombardi Trophy of Super Bowl LVIII 🤩 Use #DoItForTheBay in your social media posts to be featured here.

Tuesday, February 6

🏈 Super Bowl LVIII Countdown: 5 Days

Greetings from downtown Las Vegas!

Today I immersed myself in the electric atmosphere of Super Bowl week and stopped by the NFL's Radio Row. There, I had the opportunity to interview NFL media, soaking in the anticipation for the big game. One highlight was catching up with the dynamic duo of the 49ers Spanish radio team, Jesús Zárate and Carlos Yustis. We talked all about Super Bowl week in Las Vegas, shared laughs over the funniest moments in the Spanish radio broadcast booth and discussed the 49ers journey to Super Bowl LVIII.

Here's what Zárate and Yustis had to say:

What did you guys think of Opening Night?

Zárate: It was pretty amazing because we got the chance to ask them different questions. For example, "Who on the team has the best poker face," so it was really fun stuff. We usually ask them stuff about the game strategy, but this time, we kept it more fun.

Yustis: Especially when you think about how the Super Bowl week is, right? There has to be that balance between having fun and taking care of business. We're gonna stand on business, but we also need to have fun. And it allows the players to also kind of bask in the fact that they're in the Super Bowl. This is not something that they do every day. They get to see all the colors, everything out, it's super fun.

What are some of the funniest moments you've had in the booth throughout the season?

Zárate: We definitely have chemistry, but sometimes we've been missing high fives. In the Divisional Round against Green Bay, we were so excited screaming touchdown and missed each other. So that definitely was one of the funniest moments.

Yustis: I also think one of the greatest things of being together is – I think our personalities kind of blend well when we do these things... You can see in those videos, I'm shaking my hands. Because whenever he starts getting stressed, he gets me stressed. One time, (Zárate) was really nervous, it was at halftime of the last game. You could see his face and little by little you see the color go away. But then the color start coming back to his cheeks so I'm like, okay, I'm reviving. I just thought it was hilarious.

At what point during the season did you notice that this is a championship-level team?

Zárate: After that Bye week, when we played the Jaguars, I think you could start to see that they have all the tools to be a championship team. You have a great running back in Christian McCaffrey and obviously all the weapons on offense and defense. I think that was a turning point after the Bye week.

Yustis: To me, that turning point was the Eagles game, because of what happened last season. And the way it happened, the team got to go back to Philadelphia and make a statement. At that point, the Eagles were the hottest team in the NFC. They only had one loss under their belt and they were supposed to be the powerhouse against the powerhouse. And we came out on top and I think that's where you really could see that the team could go all the way.

➡️ Player Updates

Tuesday was a rest day for the team, but held the 49ers held a press conference before taking the practice field later this week.

Linebacker Dre Greenlaw, safety Tashaun Gipson Sr. and wide receiver Jauan Jennings talked to the media and shared their thoughts on the team's Super Bowl preparations. They discussed what it's like playing under the leadership of head coach Kyle Shanahan and shared anecdotes about the camaraderie in the 49ers locker room.

Coach Shanahan himself previewed the team's Super Bowl LVIII preparations, spotlighting the growth of tight end George Kittle and linebacker Fred Warner as leaders within the squad.

Check out the latest interviews here:

On the horizon:

Tomorrow, the NFL's Super Bowl Experience opens its doors to the public at 3 pm. Mandalay Bay South Convention Center transforms into a football-themed wonderland with interactive games, star player autographs, photo opportunities with Super Bowl Rings and the Vince Lombardi trophy, and an exclusive NFL Shop. It's the ultimate event for fans of all ages, and you won't want to miss it!

Click here for more information on tickets and about the event.

Monday, February 5

🏈 Super Bowl LVIII Countdown: 6 Days

The team's Super Bowl LVIII trailer just dropped. Who's hyped?! Check out the video featuring Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young here:

This morning, 49ers team reporter Lindsey Pallares and I recapped the fan-filled send-off from Levi's® Stadium, the team's arrival in Las Vegas and defensive coordinator Steve Wilks' scouting report on quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce, running back Isiah Pacheco and the Chiefs offense on the "1st & 10" podcast.

🎧 Listen to the latest:

The Faithful's support from The Bay, Las Vegas and all around the world has been amazing to see. Keep repping your 49ers pride!

Check out some of the latest posts from #DoItForTheBay:

🤩 Hello from Opening Night! 🤩

Tonight the entire 49ers squad took the stage at Allegiant Stadium to preview Super Bowl LVIII. Quarterback Brock Purdy, linebacker Fred Warner, running back Christian McCaffrey tight end George Kittle and head coach Kyle Shanahan met up with their Chiefs opponents – Patrick Mahomes, Chris Jones, Isiah Pacheco, Travis Kelce and Andy Reid to face off ahead of the contest.

Take a look at the two head coaches discussing the big game:

The Faithful know how to get loud. Red and gold filled the stands at Opening Night and got Allegiant Stadium rocking. Take a look at some of the best posts from the fan base here:

Sunday, February 4

🏈 Super Bowl LVIII Countdown: 7 Days

Travel day! The 49ers are on their way to Las Vegas.

The Faithful showed up and showed out. We appreciate all of your love and support throughout the season ❤️ Let's #DoItForTheBay!

We're prepped and ready to go.

📸 Check out the team's travel photos here:

UPDATE: The 49ers have landed in Las Vegas!

Let the fun begin. Watch the real time live stream of the 49ers arrival here:

👀 Coming up:

Super Bowl LVIII Opening Night fueled by Gatorade takes place tomorrow, February 5, at Allegiant Stadium! Get ready to see the entire squad make an appearance in downtown Las Vegas to make their first public appearance during Super Bowl week.

From 4pm – 8pm PT, hundreds of media will interview the Super Bowl players and coaches for the first time during their only public appearance in Las Vegas before taking the field for Super Bowl LVIII. This is the only time the two teams will be together in one location prior to Super Bowl Sunday.

49ers Unlocked will be headed to Opening Night to ask your favorite players your burning questions. Text in your questions now! Send "49ers Unlocked" to (408) 715 4949. In the meantime, catch up on the latest 49ers Unlocked videos below:

Saturday, February 3

🏈 Super Bowl LVIII Countdown: 8 Days

The 49ers used their final day in The Bay by holding private walk throughs for final Super Bowl preparations.

Take a look at Friday's full practice report:

• Did not participate: DT Arik Armstead (knee, foot), TE George Kittle (toe)
• Limited: CB Ambry Thomas (ankle), LB Oren Burks (shoulder)
• Full: DT Kalia Davis (ankle)

The 49ers also provided a status report on Friday, Davis was listed as questionable.

Watch the team get to work:

Quarterback Brock Purdy spoke to the media following Friday's practice and shared what the team's final preparations are like while in Santa Clara. 

"Obviously it's a it's a big game and we're trying to handle everything up until we leave and get on the plane to go to Vegas," Purdy said. "Our scheme and what we're trying to do against the Chiefs... We're going through all the stuff throughout the week where we understand what we're trying to do and the plays that we're running and all that stuff,

"I think it's huge and Kyle (Shanahan)'s harped on it. We want to handle everything before we get on this plane this week as if we were playing this week. It's been good and it's been efficient."

Watch the latest from the podium here:

Get geared up 😎

Shop the latest Niners gear before Super Bowl LVIII on February 11. The team store is open 11am - 6pm PT, or you can shop online here: https://www.shop49ers.com/

Friday, February 2

🏈 Super Bowl LVIII Countdown: 9 Days

All eyes are set on Vegas.

Following the team's NFC Championship victory, San Francisco's coaching staff got to game planning for the Kansas City Chiefs. Yesterday, the team held their first practice of Super Bowl prep, installing the game plan in rainy Santa Clara. Tight end George Kittle, who suffered a toe injury against the Detroit Lions, was a non participant in Thursday's workout. Head coach Kyle Shanahan described the injury as "just a toe" and noted earlier in the week that Kittle was expected to be day-to-day for this week.

The founder and CEO of Fangirl Sports Network Tracy Sandler joined the "1st & 10" podcast to recap the 49ers first day back at practice, share what she's learned from 49ers CEO Jed York, Shanahan and the 49ers defense ahead of Super Bowl LVIII, discuss the 49ers vs. Chiefs Super Bowl LIV rematch and answer questions directly from the Faithful.

Listen to the episode here:

Take a look at Thursday's full practice report:

• Did not participate: DT Arik Armstead (knee, foot), TE George Kittle (toe), T Trent Williams (not injury related – resting player)
• Limited: CB Ambry Thomas (ankle), LB Oren Burks (shoulder)
• Full: DT Kalia Davis (ankle)

Check out scenes from the SAP Performance Facility:

Defensive lineman Nick Bosa and linebacker Fred Warner are two of the 11 players who've carried over from the 2019 squad that played in Super Bowl LIV. On Thursday, the leaders of San Francisco's defense discussed how far they've come since their first Super Bowl appearance, shared how they're preparing for round two of the big game against the Kansas City Chiefs and reviewed the latest performances from the 49ers defense.

"You definitely learn a lot going through a long season in 2019," Bosa said. "You don't understand it as much as a rookie how hard it is to get there, but just how hard you have to play and how locked in you have to be for the entire four quarters if you want to win. I've learned that, and I'm just going to relay to the guys that there has to be a different level of effort, intensity, unselfishness that you have to get there for every single snap that you're in there."

"I look back at that moment, and I can truly say I was in the moment," Warner added. "I took it really seriously even though I was young... We've been so close, and we finally have another opportunity, and you have to make the most of it because you never know if you'll have another opportunity. You have to sell out for three hours and give it your best."

Watch the latest from the podium here:

Fan events announced around the world! 🌎

The San Francisco 49ers announced a series of events for Faithful fans across the Bay Area and internationally ahead of Super Bowl LVIII. The 49ers, in conjunction with presenting sponsors, will host watch parties on Sunday, February 11th in San Francisco, Monterrey, MX and Leeds, UK to give fans an opportunity to come together and witness the 49ers play in their eighth Super Bowl appearance.

Attendees will be able to enjoy an authentic Levi's® Stadium experience including interactive activities, fan chants, scoring songs and giveaways. Attendees will be treated to a special game day menu while watching the game broadcast on all venue TVs, which will provide an immersive game-watching experience. For San Francisco attendees, they will also have access to Thrive City's massive outdoor, LED video board.

Tickets for the Monterrey and Leeds events are available now, and will be available for the San Francisco event starting on Thursday, February 8. Tickets are required for entry, but access to the parties will be first-come first-serve. All ages are welcome.

• San Francisco: Watch party presented by Ticketmaster and Bud Light
  • Sunday, February 11
  • 2-8pm PST
  • Thrive City, 1725 3rd St., San Francisco, CA, 94158
  • Tickets will be available on Thursday, Feb 8
• Monterrey, MX: Watch party presented by Foliatti Casino
  • Sunday, February 11
  • 4-10pm CST
  • Foliatti Casino Mitras, Av Fidel Velázquez, Mitras Nte., C.P: 64320, Monterrey, N.L.
  • Click here for tickets
• Leeds, UK: Watch party presented by Avery Dennison
  • Sunday, February 11
  • 9pm-4am BST
  • The Centenary Pavilion at Elland Road, Lowfields Rd, Beeston, Leeds LS11 0ES, United Kingdom
  • Click here for tickets

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